In Case Of Emergency - Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2021 Supplement Manual

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JUMP STARTING
The vehicle requires its 12 Volt battery power to
turn-on the vehicle's high voltage battery. The
high voltage battery is used to charge the
12 Volt battery, provide electric vehicle
operation, and to start the vehicle's gas engine.
If the 12 Volt battery has been discharged, the
vehicle can be jump started using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle
or by using a portable battery booster pack.
If the vehicle's high voltage battery has also
been discharged, it will need to be recharged to
a minimum operating State Of Charge (SOC)
before the vehicle can be started:
If the vehicle can be connected to a Level

1 or Level 2 charger where it is currently
parked, the vehicle will still require a jump
start to allow the vehicle to begin the battery
charging process. Once the vehicle charging
has begun (indicated by the charge status
indicator on top of the vehicle's instrument
panel), the jumper cables can be removed
from the vehicle jump posts.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

If the vehicle cannot be connected to a Level

1 or Level 2 charger where it is currently
parked, the vehicle can be moved by
connecting 12 Volt power to the vehicle's
jump posts and then shifting the transmis-
sion from PARK (P) into NEUTRAL (N). Power
provided by the jumper cables will also allow
the Electric Park Brake to be released. Care-
fully move the vehicle to a Level 1 or Level
2 charge location. While the vehicle is being
moved, the external 12 Volt power must
remain connected to the vehicle jump posts.
NOTE:
Be careful when moving the vehicle - ensure
that control of the vehicle is maintained. Also,
ensure that vehicle is secured to prevent unin-
tentional movement during and after moving
the vehicle. If the external 12 Volt power
becomes disconnected from the vehicle jump
posts or there is an interruption of the 12 Volt
power while moving the vehicle, the vehicle's
transmission may engage PARK. Do not allow
the jumper cables to come in contact with each
other or to the vehicle, this will result in a short.
When the vehicle is at the charging location,
shift the transmission back to PARK, apply the
electric park brake, and start the high voltage
battery charging. Once the vehicle has been
secured against unintentional movement and
high voltage battery charging has been initiated,
the jumper cables can be removed from the
vehicle jump posts.
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
improperly so please follow the procedures in
this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.